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Tai Chi Chuan
2007
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- 3–5 players
- 30 min
- 12+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Tai Chi Chuan
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Tai Chi Chuan is a board game released in 2007 for 3–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by William Attia and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck.
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About the game
A card containing a letter is turned over. The active player proposes a word starting with this letter then, if he wishes it, turns over a new card and must propose a new word starting with the first turned over letter and containing the new letter. He proceeds, as long as he feels able to include the next letter. Of course, if you cannot find a word containing all the letters, you do not have to turn a new card over. If the active player decides to stop, the other players can try to do better while drawing a new letter at their turn... When you are the last to propose a word, you gain all cards including the same symbol. When the game ends, the player who has the most cards is declared the Winner.
Questions and answers
Tai Chi Chuan supports 3–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Tai Chi Chuan is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Tai Chi Chuan for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Tai Chi Chuan has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Tai Chi Chuan belongs to these categories: Card Game and Word Game. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Tai Chi Chuan are: William Attia. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Tai Chi Chuan as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.